Vunerable Workers
2 vulnerable groups of people
Pregnant women, postnatal women
Breastfeeding women
Children, Young Adults
People with disabilities
What does HSA stand for?
Health Safety Authority
What is the appropriate use of safety pins in the first aid box
To hold bandages in place
2 causes of electrical fires
Frayed wires, Faulty equipment
Short-circuiting, Overloading
Faulty wiring
3 cause of noise in a healthcare building
Clients or staff, Call bells
Alarms, Phones ringing
Maintaince, washing machine
What year was the Disability Act
2005
2 main responsibilities of the HSA
Enforce the laws
Monitors compliance with legislation
Carry out inspections
Investigate if a death occurs because of an accident
Provide information to employers
Purpose of the MSDS
Guides safe use of chemicals and disposal of materials in a workplace
2 tasks that require staff to wear PPE
Disposing/ Cleaning of body waste
Disposing/ Using of Sharps
Disposing/ Using of chemicals
Define receiver
someone to hear the noise
T/F: A pregnant woman may be moved to a location if risks can't be reduced or removed in their workplace
True
Name 2 other regulatory bodies in healthcare
HIQA, NMBI
CORU, Medical Council of Ireland
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Name of the granules used to clean up a blood spill
hypochlorite granules
4 steps to follow after a needle stick injury
Squeeze, run under water
Attend GP, OH
Get bloods done 6 weeks, 6 months
Report & Document
2 Methods to control noise
Control the noise at the source
Reducing transmission
PPE
T/F: A Young person means a person who has reached 16 years of age but is less than 18 years of age
True
What year was the HSA established
1989
4 Emergency fire response procedure
Raise alarm, Contain fire, Contact fire brigade
Evacuate, roll call
Stay out, Extinguish /Evacuate
What are Class B fire extinguishers used for
Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or oils
T/F: A Fit test is to see if you are fit for work
False
Fit test is for PPE
Define lone worker
Individuals are alone at work when on their own, they cannot be seen or heard by another worker, cannot expect a visit from another worker or member of the public for some time, and/or where assistance is not readily available when needed
2 Employer's responsibilities in relation to communication and training
Make sure all employees are familiar with the safety statement for their workplace
Ensure that all employees are current with all mandatory training
Keep a record of employees' training
Appoint a safetyt rep
When should the safety statement be reviewed
Yearly
After inspection, after audits
When there is a change in policy, law, or the facility
3 emergency procedures you should adhere to in your workplace when a gas leak is discovered
Ventilate the area- open doors and windows
Check your gas appliances and turn them off
Turn the gas supply off at the main meter
Contact the Emergency Service
1 long term effect of whole body vibration
Spinal column disease
Digestive system disorders
Disorders of the cardiovascular system